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by Buddy Buckley on May 29th, 2005

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If most of the sweat glands are in the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet, why do we actually have more water running off the top of our heads?

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  • by PondLady on June 7th, 2005

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    Just a guess, but your hands and feet are constantly in contact with other things and air so the sweat is distributed almost as fast as it is produced. Your head is likely covered with hair that blocks the cooling breeze that would help evaporate the sweat.

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    • Agree with answer, except that I'm bald and still don't have to wring my socks out.

      Buddy Buckley

      by Buddy Buckley on June 13th, 2005

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